Location & Surroundings

Arlal is a marsh(es) in Tombouctou, Mali, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timbuktu, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 725 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Timbuktu Airport, 40 km away.

Overview

Arlal is swamp in Tombouctou Region, Mali.

It is located in Timbuktu Region, Mali.

The elevation is around 268 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Mali
  • Located in Timbuktu Region
  • Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
  • a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation

Geography

  • Coordinates
    16° 36' 51" N, 2° 39' 11" W
  • Elevation DEM: 268 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bamako
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +223

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Arlal

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arlal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.

Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 30.7 4.7 26 17 1,011.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 28.0 6.3 43 21 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 37.1 9.6 48 13 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 524.9 n/a
18h 34.0 5.3 21 15 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 1 497.7 n/a
Tomorrow 29.2 5.3 18 19 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 25.7 4.9 23 20 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
36h 34.7 5.3 39 11 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 506.8 n/a
42h 32.0 4.1 355 13 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 454.4 n/a
Tuesday 27.9 4.6 2 15 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 25.2 4.1 12 22 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
60h 35.2 2.5 45 12 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 7 523.2 n/a
66h 33.2 4.4 323 14 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 495.3 n/a
Wednesday 28.9 4.6 359 17 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arlal?
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Arlal today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Arlal?
Local time is 08:50. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Arlal?
Arlal is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Arlal?
DEM 268 m.
Where is Arlal located?
It is at 16.61403, -2.65294 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arlal in?
It is in Mali.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2009-10-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6307650

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